Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Banks, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Rose
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
SARCOCOCCA confusa
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Sweet Box
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Sarcococca confusa
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Sarcococca verwirrt
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Sarcococca confus
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Sarcococca confundido
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Sarcococca συγχέεται
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Sarcococca confuso
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
sarcococca mylić
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
confusa Sarcococca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Buxaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Sarcococca
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Sarcococca confusa
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Sarcococca confusa is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Sarcococca confusa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Sarcococca confusa Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Sarcococca confusa physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Sarcococca confusa are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
- Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Sarcococca confusa
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Sarcococca confusa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.